380.613.79
Gender-Based Violence Research, Practice and Policy

Location
Internet
Term
Summer Institute
Department
Population, Family and Reproductive Health
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2025 - 2026
Instruction Method
Synchronous Online with Some Asynchronous Online
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Michele Decker
Contact Name
Michele Decker
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Explores gender-based violence (GBV), including intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and sex trafficking. Includes the following topics as they relate to GBV: epidemiology, theoretical frameworks, structural risks and gender equity, policy, prevention and intervention, perpetrators, populations with unique needs, and health consequences spanning sexual and reproductive health, STI, and HIV.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Describe the epidemiology and health impact of GBV overall and in a specific setting
  2. Apply public health methods, strategies and frameworks to GBV-related research, policy and practice
  3. Use the current evidence base to inform and critique GBV prevention/intervention programs and policies
  4. Address ethical and methodological issues unique to GBV research
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 25% Participation
  • 25% Topic Selection and Outline for Final Paper
  • 50% Final Paper
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

Students will attend class sessions virtually. Students are expected to be present and engage in course discussion during the class times indicated.